Resources to Help You on Your Journey

Helpful Resources for Career Development and Transition

ILLINOIS STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Illinois Career Development Association (ICDA) is a professional association of Illinois career development professionals. You can find a comprehensive list of resources on the ICDA web site. And, if you are looking for someone to assist you in career development, decision making and transition issues you can search to find a career counselor near you through this site as well.

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) IDES provides unemployment insurance (UI), employment services and guidance to workers, job seekers, and employers through a statewide network of IDES offices and Illinois workNet centers. The agency combines federally-funded job training programs in Illinois into a “workforce development” system where individuals can find a job or train for a new career.

Illinois Worknet Through the Illinois workNet Portal you will be able to access a variety of workforce development resources of interest to individuals, businesses and workforce professionals.

CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA RESOURCES

Career Transitions Center The CTC is a not-for-profit organization which provides professional, emotional, and spiritual support to those seeking a job, looking for meaningful work, or otherwise going through a career transition.

CHICAGO SUBURBAN RESOURCES

WorkNet DuPage The goal of workNet DuPage is to “provide job seekers with the job search tools they need for successful employment, and to help local businesses develop their workforce and hire local talent.”

Community Career Center (Naperville) The Community Career Center located in Naperville, Illinois provides a supportive and professional setting where job seekers can conduct an effective and successful job search.

West Suburban Transition/Relocation Assistance

Please note that the resources presented here are for your convenience and consideration. We know the owners of these businesses to be highly competent professionals and individuals of great integrity.